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Mckeaver Family History

Mckeaver Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mckeever, Cleaver, Mckelvey, Mckeage, Mckeller, Mcgeever, Mcever

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Where is the Mckeaver family from?

You can see how Mckeaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeaver family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckeaver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Mckeaver family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckeaver's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mckeaver families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckeaver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Mckeaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeaver census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 106 immigration records available for the last name Mckeaver. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Mckeaver. For the veterans among your Mckeaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeaver lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mckeaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mckeaver in 1968 was 61, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckeaver ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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